I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Compassion
C
Divine Alignment
D
My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Commitment
C
Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Authentic Excellence
A
Whatever you are, be a good one.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Continuous Learning
C
I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Accountability
A
You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Freedom for All
F
Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Tactfulness
T
Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Best Effort
B
I never had a policy; I have just tried to do my very best each and every day.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Determination
D
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln